Instructional Video

Osmoregulation

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Because salmon live both in salt and freshwater, they have physical (different urine concentrations) and behavioral (drinking more or less water) adaptations to maintain osmolality. In this osmoregulation video, the instructor reviews osmosis, hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic solutions. Viewers then explore how freshwater and saltwater fish maintain osmolarity. The video finishes by taking a look at how kidneys act as an osmoregulatory organ.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Video best fits in a higher level or AP biology class
Classroom Considerations
  • This is the 20th video in a series of 21
  • Video assumes scholars understand osmosis and isotonic solutions
Pros
  • Includes a link to a review worksheet
  • Video uses high-quality images and diagrams, which hold viewers' attention
Cons
  • None
Common Core